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Just got my first ls1. Im wanting to put a decent cam in it and im not sure what i need.looking for some help. Car is going to be a daily driver ant the strip every great once and a while. I want something agressive sounding. But still ok to drive to work 30-40 miles a day. Any input would be great.
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Also getting a set of headers needing input on selection of those as well. Full exhaust x pipe.
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Originally Posted by cabotgsxr
Also getting a set of headers needing input on selection of those as well. Full exhaust x pipe.
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If you're on a budget, Pacesetters are great and very easy to install.
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Originally Posted by cabotgsxr
Just got my first ls1. Im wanting to put a decent cam in it and im not sure what i need.looking for some help. Car is going to be a daily driver ant the strip every great once and a while. I want something agressive sounding. But still ok to drive to work 30-40 miles a day. Any input would be great.
Cant go wrong with a 224/224 cam it seems like in these motors.
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i would say to get a custom grind from patrick g
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Originally Posted by JPH
Cant go wrong with a 224/224 cam it seems like in these motors.
X2 224/224 cams seem to be popular and was my choice for decent power increas but still not over doing a mostly stock ls1. Headers are def a must with the cam install
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tr 224 114 im pleased.
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Patrick G custom cam is the only thing you'll be happy with. He tailors it to your exact setup or future setup and makes the cam fit your needs and car, not the other way around... and Virginia Speed gave me a Killer deal on my Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated LT's.
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You could go with duration in the upper 220's on a 115 or 116lsa if you have an auto. 114 on a manual. I like to keep the lsa's wide because I don't like killing the bottom end power on an otherwise stock drive line. It won't sound like much though if it's tuned properly. Noticeable chop starts in the 230's with lsa's around 112. On the exhaust, our shop tries to use mainly Kooks stuff. They make a great durable product that makes some power. If you decide on Kooks, we buy direct. Just PM me and I will have someone give you a price.
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just make sure you go no smaller than the good ol 224/224 cam.


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